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AnalysisWhy Palestine should be granted statehood
A JLT special report reveals the security and political implications of the Palestinian Authority’s statehood bid
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AnalysisSocial media top concern for risk managers
Half of the risk managers surveyed at Ferma ranked social media a key cyber risk, alongside malicious attacks and data breaches
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AnalysisDevastating magnitude 7 quake kills hundreds in Turkey
Economic losses are expected to hit around $1bn
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AnalysisPoor economy contributes to higher risk of forced labour
Several countries, vital to the supply chains of large multinational companies, are at “extreme risk” of human rights abuse
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AnalysisFocus on political risk intensifies
In the aftermath of popular uprisings and regime change in several countries, organisations are tightening their political risk controls
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AnalysisFinancial activity is moving East
Emerging markets are the best places not just for investment but as sources of capital and business in their own right, a survey finds
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AnalysisCoface downgrades eurozone countries
Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Netherlands and the US all face ratings action
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AnalysisGreek debt is Europe's biggest worry
Greece can’t pay back its massive debt on its own it’s simply too large. That has prompted other European countries to throw Greece a lifeline. Currently this is in the form of an EU bailout fund totalling €780bn. But even that might not be enough
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AnalysisFrance and Germany could lose AAA rating
Two leading economists think that Europe’s biggest economies could be hurt by the financial support they offer Greece
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AnalysisConflict risk intensifies in Middle East
Following the Arab spring uprising, Libya rises from 51st in last year’s conflict risk index to joint 1st
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AnalysisMaplecroft briefing: Libya business risks
The complete in-depth briefing from political risk analysts Maplecroft on Libya risks for business and investors in the post-Gaddafi era
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AnalysisA crisis destroys value
Most companies will lose a fifth of their value every five years as a result of a major crisis, according to detailed research
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AnalysisLibya: Three top risks
Continuing political instability, problems with economic sanctions and widespread corruption are all hampering a return to business as usual in Libya
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AnalysisFerma Forum: Full coverage
Ferma president Peter Den Dekker explains how the availability of insurance solutions is more important to buyers than cost
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AnalysisFerma elects new president and welcomes new members
Pirelli’s Jorge Luzzi takes over from Peter den Dekker and Ferma welcomes new Maltese and Slovenian risk associations
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AnalysisMisconduct often goes unreported, says survey
Employees witnessing misconduct often keep quiet for fear of retaliation
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AnalysisAbsolute power corrupts
With phone hacking investigations now extending across the pond to September 11 victims, News Corporation has more and more to answer for. But bosses’attempts to plead ignorance won’t wash – corporate culture is led from the top.
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AnalysisEurope's search for growth crosses Latin protectionists
Tax breaks and incentives to boost Brazil’s businesses against other emerging economies herald a home-loving trend that increases risk for multinationals
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Analysis‘Disappointment’ over UK’s first bribery prosecution
Legal experts claim the act’s test case has missed an opportunity to set a strict precedent, while others believe its potential will only be realised in time
